Hobs Island
Hobs Island is an islet in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Hobs Island is situated nearby to the neighborhood Osprey Beach, as well as near Neptune Park.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in New London County, Connecticut, United States
- Also known as: “Hobb’s Island” and “Hobbs Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Shennecossett Golf Course and Avery Point Light.
Shennecossett Golf Course
Golf course
Shennecossett Golf Course is a municipal golf course located in Groton, Connecticut. The origins of the course go back to 1898 when Thomas Avery, a local resident, established a four-hole course on his farm.
Avery Point Light
Lighthouse
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Avery Point Light or Avery Point Lighthouse is located in Groton, Connecticut, on the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut. The lighthouse was built in March 1943, but it was not illuminated until May 1944 due to concerns of possible enemy invasion during World War 2.
New London Harbor Lighthouse
Lighthouse
New London Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Connecticut on the west side of the New London harbor entrance. It is the nation's fifth oldest light station and the seventh oldest U.S. lighthouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Montauk Avenue Historic District and Coit Street Historic District.
Montauk Avenue Historic District
Neighborhood
The Montauk Avenue Historic District encompasses a residential area of New London, Connecticut that was a planned subdivision developed in the early 20th century as a "streetcar suburb". Montauk Avenue Historic District is situated 2 miles northwest of Hobs Island.
Coit Street Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Coit Street Historic District in New London, Connecticut, is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Coit Street Historic District is situated 2½ miles northwest of Hobs Island.
Groton
Suburb
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The City of Groton is a dependent political subdivision of the town of Groton, Connecticut, United States. The city was settled in 1655 as Groton Bank, and the area developed into the principal village of the town of Groton. Groton is situated 2½ miles north of Hobs Island.
Hobs Island
- Categories: island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.32183° or 41° 19′ 19″ northLongitude
-72.07639° or 72° 4′ 35″ westOpen location code
87H98WCF+PCOpenStreetMap ID
way 22692042OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Hobs Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hobs Island”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Osprey Beach and Neptune Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Shennecossett Beach and Black Rock.
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